Rumudul - Nuagad, Gajapati

Rumudul is a village situated in the Nuagad tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 54 km from Serango and around 54 km from Paralakhemundi. Titisingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rumudul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rumudul is 414298. The village covers a total geographical area of 193 hectares and falls under the 761214 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Rumudul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rumudul

As per Census 2011, Rumudul village has a total population of 237 people, consisting of 111 males and 126 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,135 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 75 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 234 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rumudul are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population237111126
Child Population (0–6 yrs)462224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)234109125
Literate Population754530
Illiterate Population1626696

Nearby Villages of Rumudul

Rumudul is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RumbaulNorth-West1.13 km
GurudabaNorth1.16 km
KinchartalSouth-East1.22 km
GuduruSouth1.55 km
BudupadaNorth-East1.82 km
JhagadiNorth2.02 km
KumjangNorth-West2.04 km
BadapadaNorth-East2.21 km
TarajasingWest2.27 km
TajarNorth2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rumudul

Public transport in the Rumudul is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitapuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Rumudul is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Rumudul is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rumudul

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rumudul village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Rumudul

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Rumudul village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Rumudul

Where is Rumudul located?

Rumudul village is located in Nuagad Tehsil, Gajapati district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rumudul?

The Gram Panchayat of Rumudul is Titisingi.

What is the pincode of Rumudul?

The pincode of Rumudul is 761214.

What is the population of Rumudul?

Rumudul has a total population of 237, including 111 males and 126 females.

How many households are there in Rumudul?

There are 47 households in Rumudul.

What is the literacy rate in Rumudul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rumudul is 31.65%. Male literacy is 40.54% and female literacy is 23.81%.